Lyric

The place I was born—Japan. For me, a Korean raised in Japan, it’s a constant battle with harsh days

Since I was a kid, teachers have subjected me to corporal punishment

Even when I go to the hospital, Japanese patients get priority while Koreans are pushed back

Companies won’t even let me get a job

When it comes to marriage, the girl’s parents won’t allow her to marry a Korean

Discarding all my doubts, I rise up

And fight to seize my future

I cry with my back turned; if I go back to Korea, they’ll treat me like a Japanese

My fierce heartbeat ignites

I admire American stars on TV

Racing toward the edge of my dreams—

I live only for this moment

With a hungry spirit

Don’t be afraid of the shadows of the past;

Failures become fuel

Now, I risk everything and take on the challenge—

For strength resides in the heart

In a world where you can still move forward even amid bullying

These hands will grasp the light

This fearless soul—

Together, we run until we burn out

The morning sun is calling me

My fierce heartbeat ignites

I race toward the edge of my dreams—

I live only for this moment